Try planting Coral Honeysuckle or Trumpet Creeper vines.  These vines are not only colorful enough to attract hummingbirds but it will also soften up your perimeter walls. Read More

Agaves are succulent plants which mean they have some parts that are more than normally thickened and fleshy, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Agaves add an interesting and unusual dimension to any landscape; they also come in many different varieties. Read More

Thank you to the Armed Forces who have served and continue to serve our country! Happy Memorial Day!   Read More

Drowning is a serious issue in Clark County because of the access to pools at all times of the year. The typical drowning victim is age 4 and younger and doesn't make any noise when slipping into the pool to go after a toy or other object. To keep your child safe near water, remember the ABC & D's of drowning prevention: Adult Supervision, Barriers, Classes, and Devices. Adult Supervision ◦Always designate an adult to watch children around the pool or spa ◦Always know where your children are when you are inside your house   Barriers ◦Put a 60" tall, non-climbable fence around the pool with a self-closing gate ◦Use a power-operated pool cover ◦Put alarms on back doors and windows so you know when they have been opened   Classes ◦Take a CPR and rescue techniques class ◦Have your child take swimming classes, but know that does not make him or her drown-proof   Devices ◦Keep a phone by the pool and child's bathtub at all times ◦Keep other rescue tools, like a shepherd's hook and lifesaving ring, by the pool at all times ◦have non-swimmers wear personal flotation devices (life jackets, not arm floaties) near all bodies of water   Other Drowning Safety Tips ◦Never leave a back door open if your pool doesn't have a fence ◦Drain kiddie pools after every use ◦Always look immediately in the pool when your child is missing ◦Never leave your child alone in the bathtub ◦Always remove toys from the pool after playing in the pool and store them securely away   For more information visit www.Safekidsclarkcounty.org   Read More

If you want to add additional color to your yard, try Lantana. This plant comes in multiple colors such as yellow, gold, pink and purple.  Also this plant loves the Las Vegas heat. Read More

Summer temperatures are here; and during these high or extremes temperatures, avoid harsh sheering or pruning.  It’s always a good idea to make sure that you double check your emitters and sprinklers to ensure maximum coverage during your scheduled watering days. Read More

There are several effective ways to prevent weed seeds from germinating

1. Plant annuals and vegetables close together
2. Ground-cover planting
3. Landscape fabrics
4. Herbicides or chemical weed-killers

Weeds compete with garden plants for water, nutrients, light, and space; not to mention, make your garden unattractive. Read More

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Did you know most flowers have patterns of lines on their petals? These lines reflect the UV rays so insects can use them as guidelines to the nectar.   Read More